Research has documented that 91% of randomized clinical trials that have a financial conflict of interest (FCOI) have a positive outcome compared to those that do not. The most common FCOIs include research grants, employment, honorariums, and share ownership. Of the more than 100 studies reviewed, FCOIs were present more than 50% of the time!
This data confirms that much of the research published in major mainstream medical journals is not reliable and would not be safe to use in clinical practice. This is what happens when money becomes more important than service. Of course, this raises serious ethical questions.
